We know that thanks to a patent published on Thursdayand dug up by AutoGuide, which details an active aero system for a Corvette. Specifically, a front-engined, C7-generation Corvette, based on the patent drawings. The filing includes details on a series of moving aerodynamic alterations, including active hood shutters, movable diffusers and splitters, and a moving spoiler, among other pieces. The system would even regulate the vehicle's height as needed.

U.S. Patent Office

U.S. Patent Office

General Motors, unsurprisingly, was cagey when pressed on the issue. "We have no comment at this time,” Chevy spokesperson and former Motor Trend staffer Ron Kiino told AutoGuide.

So why are we guessing the active aerodynamics are bound for the upcoming Corvette ZR1? Well, considering the prototypes we've seen zipping around everywhere from Michigan to Laguna Seca have been caught wearing aggressive aerodynamic elements (including some with Boeing-spec wings out back), it seems likely that aerodynamics will be a key weapon in the track-focused Corvette's arsenal. In addition, if the C7 is on its way out, there aren't many opportunities left for General Motors to break out a new aerodynamic setup for the current-generation car.